that's the funny thing about Obamas Presidency. The GOP likes to paint him as a liberal, socialist, etc, but really, he was at best a centrist. Same with Biden.
When a Democrat is in office, Republicans demand that the Democrats capitulate to their side, no matter who is in charge of the house or senate.
And when a Republican is in office, Republicans demand that the Democrats capitulate to their side, no matter who is in charge of the house or senate.
And in both cases, the Democrat wilts under pressure because they actually have a conscience and care more about getting the approval of the GOP/conservatives than they do their own party.